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Tesla delays, Audi Grandsphere EV concept, BMW eco concept, Nikola and Bosch: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

BMW thinks about the circular economy and CO2 reduction in a concept EV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Audi shows the shape of an autonomous electric sedan for later in the decade. Nikola chooses Bosch for fuel cells. And the list of long-delayed Tesla products is growing.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt with an electric range of 53 miles [ 2 ] is the first commercial car that almost qualifies as a PHEVLER. PHEVLERs [ 3 ] are a disruptive technology that will help revolutionize both the clean transportation and the clean stationary energy sectors of our economy. braunii - Green Car Congress 07 April 2016. [

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EU backs fuel economy plans for 2020 and beyond

Green Cars News

A committee of the European Parliament has voted to approve draft legislation that could see the average fuel economy of cars sold in Europe reach an average of 94mpg by 2025. New targets for 2025 plan that emissions for new cars should reach 68 and 78g/km CO2 in twelve years time although a decision on [.].

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New Ford Fiesta Van tops fuel economy charts

Green Cars News

It’s not often we talk about vans on TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk: however, when it comes to green vans there has arguably never been a more attractive option than the new Ford Fiesta Van (pictured). The vehicle features diesel engines, all of which have emissions below 100g/km of CO2 with fuel economy figures topping 76mpg.

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Green Hero: BMW

Green Cars News

Part of Germany’s “big three” luxury carmakers – alongside Audi and Mercedes-Benz – BMW is typically associated with class and prestige rather than fuel economy and the environment. However, with nearly 20 models offering emissions below 140g/km of CO2, BMW has quietly been building a solid image as[.]. Electric cars BMW Green Hero'

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Volvo V40 boosts economy to 88mpg

Green Cars News

A new, updated Volvo V40 will emit as little as 88g/km CO2 and achieve fuel economy as strong as 88mpg combined, according to preliminary figures. That brings the model in line with its rival the Ford Focus, which likewise emits as little as 88g/km CO2. Available from May, manual version of the standard Volvo V40 [.].

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Petrol Alto beats diesel rivals in Green Car Challenge

Green Cars News

Last week’s Global Green Challenge in Australia threw a number of vehicles in the spotlight, after many of the competing vehicles showed amazing eco-credentials. None more so than the Suzuki Alto, not because it is an exciting eco-concept but because it is an ordinary enough, full production car. per cent and 12.2

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